§ 12504 Raw Food Definition

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law defines what 'produce' means—it's any raw or natural food that's meant for people to eat, either as-is or after some cooking or preparation.

Key Takeaways

•Produce is food in its natural or raw state.
•It includes foods you can eat right away or after cooking.
•This definition helps other laws know what counts as produce.

Example

You buy a bag of apples from the grocery store.

Those apples are considered 'produce' because they are raw, natural food meant for you to eat, either fresh or after cooking.

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§ 12504 Raw Food Definition

“Produce” means any food in its raw or natural state which is in such form as to indicate that it is intended for consumer use with or without any or further processing. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 732.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Produce raw or natural state consumer use

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12504.

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